When a couple divorces with children under the age of 18, they will have to set up child support obligations. Specific guidelines mathematically determine a parent's financial obligation to the child. Once determined, how is child support enforced? What happens if a...
Mississippi couples accumulate property during their time together. This means that when these couples split, they must divide the property as well. Today we will look at the property laws in Mississippi and what they mean for divorcing couples. Mississippi is not...
Mississippi couples have a few options when dealing with divorce. Uncontested and contested divorces are two possibilities. Today we will take a look at the difference between these things and what they mean for you. Cornell Law School looks at the definition of...
Mississippi parents have a lot of decisions to make during a divorce. One of the biggest decisions is how you want child custody matters handled. Sole and joint custody are the main options. Today we will look at joint custody and the potential benefits it has. ...
When Mississippi residents divorce, the court decides on support payment amounts. But the court also understands that life circumstances are not stagnant. If you face great financial changes in your life, can you have your support payments changed? Today we will look...
Across the country, including Mississippi, more people are opting out of traditional marriage. More couples prefer a more informal parenting. While this has its own set of benefits, there are also some drawbacks. Among those drawbacks are handling custody situations...
Divorcing Mississippi couples may need to handle alimony matters. Also known as spousal support, alimony is a payment made from one person to another. This payment helps the recipient stay afloat. It allows them to maintain their former standard of living when...
